Wherever you find music, you find Georgia State

At Georgia State, the music of every style flourishes. The School of Music provides exemplary training in traditional classical paths, jazz studies, opera, choral music, the field of music education, and the exploding business side of music, including audio recording. No matter the path taken, our students have the unparalleled opportunity to study and work among an inspiring community of musicians in one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. Georgia State has been ranked the second most innovative university in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, and our students benefit from this vibrant atmosphere. The professional and personal success of our students is our highest priority.

AUDITION DAYS: Mon, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions) | Fri, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration)

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Explore Our Programs

The Georgia State University School of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of concentrations. Begin your exploration of our programs by clicking through the options below. No matter your choice, you will receive world-class musical training unparalleled in the Southeastern United States.

Recent News

Celebrating Scholars: College of the Arts Faculty See Their Work Planned, Published and Praised

Published October 19, 2020 in Georgia State News Hub

While most regularly scheduled activities slowed down over the spring and summer of 2020, some things at the College of the Arts continued on like clockwork. Many faculty members saw their work planned, published and praised in the...read more ❯

School of Music Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Published September 23, 2020 in Georgia State News Hub

In response to the tragic murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and the resulting wave of protests around the world, many institutions...read more ❯

SingFest! Educational Outreach Program Goes Virtual with Atlanta-area High School Students

Published September 18, 2020 in Georgia State News Hub

The Office of Educational Outreach presented its annual SingFest! program, adapting to a virtual format for its participants' safety during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The one-day event brought together nearly one hundred students from various high schools in the Atlanta region.read more ❯

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Georgia State Researchers Find In-home Piano Therapy Holds Promise for Stroke Survivor Rehabilitation

Published August 14, 2020 in Georgia State News Hub

Can in-home piano therapy help homebound stroke survivors achieve better motor skills outcomes? Georgia State University researchers, Yi-An Chen of occupational therapy in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions and Martin Norgaard of the School of Music, found in preliminary results that piano therapy was enjoyable and effective.read more ❯